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'If I thought of him as a huge figure, my legs would be jelly.' (Alex Channer, assistant private secretary to United Kingdom Conservative party leader William Hague)(City +)

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UK Conservative party leader William Hague is a friendly, relaxed person with great intelligence, according to Alex Channer, his assistant private secretary. He developed an interest in politics at an early age, but seems different from other politicians. He is younger than most politicians, and has a great deal of personal charm. Channer's job involves a wide range of responsibilities, including organizing Hague's visits and commissioning briefings for meetings.

Heaven can wait, for now

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Dominic Brant, personal assistant to Massow Financial Services Director Ivan Massow, feels that his main role is that of a facilitator. He believes that his current work has many similarities with that of a priest, and hopes to be accepted to train as a priest in the Church of England. He does not share Massow's political views, but feels that he can give him his commitment as a professional ally. He admires the ways in which Massow seeks to celebrate diversity.

I work for Frank Warren

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It was initially very difficult to work for boxing promoter Frank Warren, according to Nicola Milton, his personal assistant. The culture in his office was very male-dominated, and she was not treated very well by her colleagues. Her situation gradually improved, and she now has a lot of responsibility for organizing Warren's business life. She finds certain parts of the job very stressful, and relaxes by taking exercise in a gym.